Mom's Makeover in the Peninsula
The Mom's Makeover, or Mommy Makeover is a general term used to describe a combination of breast and abdominal Plastic Surgery procedures. Many women who have had children will notice changes in their breasts and abdomen. Time, exercise, and a healthy diet will restore these areas significantly after child birth. However, many women will notice changes that are not reversible. For many mothers, the breasts will have lost volume after pregnancy. The breasts will often rest lower on the chest than before. Breast skin tone will often appear more lax, or deflated. These same patients are often concerned about post partum changes at the abdomen and hips. After children, the abdominal wall muscles have often separated from one another, thereby allowing more laxity, or bulging to the abdomen. This muscle change often carries skin laxity changes as well.
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Combination breast and abdominal surgery is tailored to the individual patient. In some cases, the breasts are lifted to a more desirable position. The Mastopexy, or Breast Lift, may be combined with breast implants. Often, the patient may not need a Breast Lift at all, and can undergo Breast Augmentation alone.
Most patients who undergo a "Mom's Makeover" will have a traditional abdominoplasty. In this procedure, the abdominal muscles are tightened, excess skin is removed, and usually some liposuction is employed for smoothing at the hips. Most to all of the unwanted stretch marks, or striae, are eliminated. Other patients will have significant abdominal muscle laxity or bulging, but still have excellent skin tone. These patients are often candidates for Endoscopic Abdominal Tightening, or Plication. This procedure is performed through incisions around the umbilicus, or belly button, and an additional incision just above the pubic area. The abdominal muscles are tightened above and below the belly button, revealing a more firm and rejuvinated abdomen. As these patients do not need significant amounts of skin removed, this procedure is performed through smaller scars than a traditional abdominoplasty. Often, if a pre-existing c-section scar is present, that scar can be used again for this procedure.
With a Mom's Makeover, a combination of breast and abdominal procedures can significantly improve patient confidence, and help motivate her to eat well and stay in shape. Our goal is to effect positive changes that enhance a healthy and happy life. For patients that are safe candidates for combination breast and abdominal surgery, combining the recovery time for the two procedures potentially saves time away from regular daily life.
Mom's Makeover in San Mateo performed by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Information about Breast Surgery, Tummy Tuck, Endoscopic Abdominal Tightening and More.
